Paris Jackson Isn't Afraid to Show Her Scars, Stretch Marks, Acne, and Cellulite

Paris Jackson is tired of society's one-size-fits-all definition of beauty. The budding model and actress is on the cover of the fall 2017 issue of i-D magazine, and in it, she talks about how she hopes to challenge harmful beauty standards by embracing her "imperfect" self.

"Unfortunately, in the world we live in, it's almost impossible to feel comfortable in your skin 24/7...I still have countless insecurities and fears, like everyone else I know," she said. "I want...people around the world to feel beautiful just the way they are." As far as Jackson is concerned, beauty should be measured by a person's soul, character, integrity, and mindset—not their shape, size, or color.

Jackson said she hopes to use her platform to spread this different take on self-love and body positivity. "I'm not symmetrical, I'm not a size zero, I eat hella burgers and endless amounts of pizza. I can't fit into a runway sample size of designer clothes, I have scars and stretch marks and acne, and I have cellulite," she said. "The idea that we all have to fit one idea of beauty is outrageous and ridiculous because 'perfection' is just an opinion."

This isn't the first time Jackson has spoken candidly about making peace with her own body. Last month, she tweeted about how she's been able to find beauty in her acne. "Don't be insecure about your acne or stretch marks," she wrote. "You know what else has spots? Pizza. And everyone loves pizza." (She's not wrong.)

And in May, she posted a topless Instagram encouraging her followers to love themselves as they are. "The human body is a beautiful thing, and no matter what 'flaws' you have—whether it be scars, or extra weight, stretch marks, freckles, whatever—it is beautiful and you should express yourself however you feel comfortable."